Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

Cecilia Manguerra Brainard is a Filipino-American author celebrated for her vivid portrayals of Filipino culture and history. Her acclaimed novel, "When the Rainbow Goddess Wept," is a poignant coming-of-age story set during World War II. Brainard's work often explores themes of identity, resilience, and the female experience in the Philippines.

Books by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

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When the Rainbow Goddess Wept
Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
3.8 (312) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
During the brutal Japanese occupation of the Philippines, a young girl named Yvonne flees into the jungle, finding comfort and strength in ancient myths of warrior women and rainbow goddesses as she sees terrible suffering and works to preserve her people's stories.